Living in a Big Way

19471947
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1h 44m

Living in a Big Way (1947)

Leo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to b... Read allLeo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce. Both Mr. & Mrs Gogarty must find their ... Read allLeo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce. Both Mr. & Mrs Gogarty must find their place with or without each other in a society still adjusting to peace.

Director
- Gregory La Cava
Writers
- Gregory La Cava(screenplay)
- Irving Ravetch
Stars

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Marie McDonald in Living in a Big Way (1947)

Gene Kelly, Jean Adair, James Burke, William 'Bill' Phillips, and Phyllis Thaxter in Living in a Big Way (1947)

Gene Kelly and Marie McDonald in Living in a Big Way (1947)

Marie McDonald in Living in a Big Way (1947)

Living in a Big Way (1947)

Living in a Big Way (1947)

Leo Gogartyas Leo Gogarty

Margo Morganas Margo Morgan

Charles Winninger

D. Rutherford Morganas D. Rutherford Morgan

Phyllis Thaxter

Peggy Randallas Peggy Randall

Spring Byington

Mrs. Minerva Alsop Morganas Mrs. Minerva Alsop Morgan

Abigail Morganas Abigail Morgan

Clinton Sundberg

Everett Hanover Smytheas Everett Hanover Smythe

'Skippy' Stuart Simmsas 'Skippy' Stuart Simms

William 'Bill' Phillips

Schultzas Schultz

Bernadene Hayes

Dollyas Dolly

Attorney Ambridgeas Attorney Ambridge

Phyllis Kennedy

Elsie, the Maidas Elsie, the Maid

Process Serveras Process Server
(uncredited)

Junior League Girlas Junior League Girl
(uncredited)

Servantas Servant
(uncredited)

Georgie Billings

Marineas Marine
(uncredited)

Barbara Billingsley

G.I. Bill's Wifeas G.I. Bill's Wife
(uncredited)

Bit Roleas Bit Role
(uncredited)

Director
- Gregory La Cava
Writers
- Gregory La Cava(screenplay) (story)
- Irving Ravetch
All cast & crew
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Leo Gogarty marries Margaud Morgan after a whirlwind romance just before shipping out to war. When he returns he is surprised to discover not only that his bride is not what she led him to believe, but also that she expects a quick divorce. Both Mr. & Mrs Gogarty must find their place with or without each other in a society still adjusting to peace. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- When a gal who's got curves... meets a guy who's got angles... it's loving... laughing... living in a big way!
Genres
- Comedy
- Musical
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
This box-office failure was the last directorial credit (he did some uncredited work on One Touch of Venus (1948)) for director, screenwriter and occasional producer Gregory La Cava, who had begun working in the film industry as an animator in 1916.

Quotes
Margaud Morgan: Is that the only reason you like me Leo? Because I don't step on your toes?

Connections
Edited into American Masters: Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002)

Soundtracks
Fido and Me
(uncredited)
Music by Louis Alter
Lyrics by Edward Heyman
Sung and Danced by Gene Kelly and a dog

Top review

10/10

I love it

I thought this movie was fun. I have never really watched old movies before and this one was a really great first date film. It had warmth and heart and spirit. Was kind of cheesy but in today's film industry, cheesy is cute. I gave it a ten and I highly suggest renting, buying or seeing the movie anyway you can. Gene Kelly was very dreamy and a little bit sarcastic and you knew the character thought that he was gonna have it all. The female lead was cast perfect because their two personalities had spark and you wanted to hold on and see what would happen. The grandma in the movie was priceless. The perfect addition to a great old movie. I love the fact it was black and white and Gene Kelly is so sweet with all the kids in the movie that you can't help liking him. See It.

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3

kath1703
Dec 21, 2005

Release date
- September 8, 1947 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Life's for the Loving
Filming locations
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production company
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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Runtime
1 hour 44 minutes
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

Living in a Big Way (1947)

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